Thursday, July 16, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1969, NASA's Apollo 11 mission launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Carrying astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, this historic launch began the first manned mission to land on the moon. See mission footage here.

A new Rockledge nonprofit is taking to the skies to help families find their lost pets. Check out today's Et Cetera section to see how Paws Angels is turning drone technology into happy reunions.

For nearly 30 years, almost every major Alzheimer's drug has chased the same sticky protein in the brain, and families have been handed the same modest results over and over. This week, researchers went after something else entirely, and what they found has the whole field tuning in. It could be the biggest shift in how this disease is treated in a generation, and it all comes down to a shot given just twice a year. In today's episode of The Flyover Podcast, Ayla breaks down what researchers found and what still has to be proven before this reaches anyone. Tune in here to learn more.

Today's sponsor, EnergyX, is offering investors a final opportunity to become early shareholders as the lithium technology company gains backing from major industry leaders and advances toward commercial production.

Hurricane Center Eyes Gulf System

The National Hurricane Center gives a low-pressure system expected to form this weekend in the northeastern Gulf a 20% chance of development over seven days. Odds stay near 0% through 48 hours.

The disturbance is forecast to drift northeast near the Big Bend, possibly toward the southeastern U.S. coast next week. The European model shows higher confidence than the American GFS.

Impacts would fall mainly on North and Central Florida, as a rainmaker forecasters say would be welcome across drought-hit parts of the Panhandle, Georgia, and South Carolina. If named, it would be Bertha, the season's second storm.

Jacksonville Lands Culinary Institute

The Culinary Institute of America has selected Jacksonville for its Southeast campus, city leaders confirmed. The 50,000-square-foot school would anchor a proposed $160.5 million hotel and convention center at 330 E. Bay St., site of the demolished county courthouse.

The City Council approved up to $35 million in incentives, money officials say was set aside outside the general fund. The Downtown Investment Authority must negotiate a final deal, and the school will need a temporary home during construction.

Supporters cite the institute's San Antonio campus, credited by the school with more than $21 billion in impact over 16 years.

Musk Quietly Buys $1B Florida Power Firm

Elon Musk has purchased Jacksonville-based APR Energy, a federal filing shows, in a deal worth at least $1 billion.

The Federal Trade Commission notice lists the Musk as buyer of New APR Energy LLC; neither side announced the sale.

APR deploys mobile gas and diesel turbine plants that can be installed in days, powering data centers and utilities worldwide. Duos Technologies disclosed $50.4 million in proceeds from its 5% stake, implying the deal's value.

The purchase adds a power-generation arm alongside Tesla's energy division and xAI, whose data centers run on gas turbines.

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Big Oil Just Bet Big on Lithium

Eni, Italy’s largest oil producer, just signed a strategic agreement to invest up to $225M in EnergyX’s lithium project in Chile. The project is expected to generate $1.3B in annual revenue at forecasted market prices.

It’s just one piece of EnergyX’s portfolio holding up to 15M+ tons of untapped lithium, and it’s the latest proof of their progress. Until tonight, you can invest as an early-stage shareholder and share in that growth.

EnergyX’s patented tech recovers up to 3X more lithium than traditional methods at 500X the speed. When combined with their resource portfolio, the road to commercial-scale production is clear. Lithium demand is projected to grow 5X by 2040, so the timing couldn’t be better.

General Motors and POSCO are already EnergyX shareholders. Now it’s your turn. Become an early-stage EnergyX shareholder before midnight PT.

➤ Statewide: The U.S. Marine Corps publicly denounced Florida congressional candidate and former Marine William Upham after he posted a video calling for President Trump to be killed, saying his remarks violate the Corps' values and oath. (More)

➤ Tampa Bay: Authorities arrested four people in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy that investigators said moved about 60 kilograms of cocaine from Texas to the Tampa Bay area, where the suspects face mandatory minimum prison sentences. (See Details)

➤ Leon County: County commissioners unanimously approved an 18-month moratorium on large-scale data centers, giving officials more time to study their potential impacts before considering future projects. (See Details)

➤ Lake County: Two charter school principals were arrested on DUI charges hours apart after deputies twice stopped the same white Jeep in one night. Both have pleaded not guilty. (See Details)

➤ Broward County: Federal agents arrested a South Florida man on Tuesday, accusing him of distributing malware hidden in video games that stole more than $220,000 in cryptocurrency from dozens of victims. (See Details)

➤ Brevard County: A Melbourne mother faces child neglect charges after leaving her two children in a hot car outside a Walmart, where the heat index reached the triple digits. (See Details)

➤ Pinellas County: Schools will ban smart glasses and other wearable recording devices when students return next month, while also requiring e-bikes and e-scooters to be walked and parked in designated campus areas. (More)

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➤ Miami Heat governor Micky Arison was unanimously elected chairman of the NBA Board of Governors and will assume the role after the league’s September meeting. He’ll succeed Toronto’s Larry Tanenbaum, who has held the post since 2017. (More)

➤ Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero’s X-rays were negative after a 97 mph pitch struck his left hand during Tuesday’s All-Star Game. He hopes to return on Friday. (More)

➤ The Florida Panthers open the 2026-27 NHL season Sept. 29 at defending champion Carolina, where newcomer Brady Tkachuk is set to make his Panthers debut alongside his brother, Matthew. (More)

➤ Four Florida programs earned spots in the preseason MaxPreps high school football Top 25, led by Fort Lauderdale’s St. Thomas Aquinas at No. 3 and Bradenton’s IMG Academy at No. 5. (See Rankings)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: World Cup | WNBA

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➤ Port Canaveral is launching a $175 million expansion that will enlarge Cruise Terminal 5 and add a 13-story parking garage to accommodate larger ships and growing cruise demand. The terminal will remain open during construction. (See Details)

➤ Visit Orlando's Magical Dining returns Aug. 14 through Sept. 30 with a record 188 restaurants offering three-course prix-fixe meals for $40 or $60, with proceeds supporting Central Florida nonprofits. (See Details)

➤ Walt Disney World will open The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney's Hollywood Studios on Sept. 14, featuring an Olaf-led drawing experience, an Alice in Wonderland-themed play area, and character meet-and-greets. (See Details)

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This Metal’s Price Went Up 170%

No, not gold. Lithium. Prices more than doubled from last June to this one, spurring a modern-day “white gold” rush driven by AI, energy, and more.

With demand growing 5X by 2040, a major opportunity is emerging. No wonder 50,000+ people have invested in EnergyX.

Their patented tech can recover up to 3X more lithium than traditional methods, in days instead of months. That combination of technological prowess and market demand earned an investment from General Motors.

In the past 24 months, EnergyX has raised ~$100M from retail investors, formed a first-of-its-kind lithium agreement with the U.S. Army, and oil supermajor Eni just signed an agreement to invest up to $225M.

Now they’re preparing to unlock ~15M+ tons of lithium. Invest in EnergyX before midnight PT.

➤ A water main rupture opened a sinkhole that trapped a semi-truck in Opa-locka on Wednesday after officials said an FDOT contractor damaged the line during directional drilling. (See Sinkhole)

➤ Florida election officials have mailed more than 1.4 million ballots ahead of the Aug. 18 primary, with early in-person voting beginning on Aug. 8 in most counties. (See Details)

➤ Rockledge: Paws Angels, a new nonprofit, is using thermal-imaging drones and volunteer pilots to help Central Florida families find missing pets, already reuniting several lost animals with their owners. (Read Story)

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➤ Potentially groundbreaking Alzheimer's research focused on a new protein in the brain, and the results are turning heads. (Hear Details)

➤ Smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is engulfing the Midwest and Northeast, exposing millions to hazardous air. (Hear Episode)

➤ California's high-speed rail project is seeking hundreds of millions in fresh federal funding after Washington clawed back $4 billion. (Listen Now)

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